Technology will leverage UAS and other forms of remote sensing data
to automate key utility operations

SUNNYVALE, Calif. & BROOMFIELD, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–lt;a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/AI?src=hash” target=”_blank”gt;#AIlt;/agt;–HCL
Technologies (HCL), a leading global technology company, has
partnered with Harris Geospatial Solutions Inc., a subsidiary of Harris
Corporation (HRS), to provide an AI-driven, remote sensing data
analytics system for its utilities customers. The system will allow
utilities to have a more active, controlled view of information through
the use of remote sensing systems, which includes Unmanned Aircraft
Systems (UAS), manned aircraft, and space-borne data sources. Using a
form of artificial-intelligence (AI) technology, the system will analyze
data to automatically assess asset conditions and flow derived insights
to critical asset operations such as work management, asset performance
monitoring, and geographical information systems (GIS).

“The utilities industry is poised for a continual and rapid
transformation, given the proliferation of technology,” said Ajay Bahl,
Executive Vice President, HCL Technologies. “In this environment,
digital innovation will become a driver of productivity and efficiency
as well as a competitive differentiator. We are pleased to partner with
Harris Corporation to deliver a system that will support this growth and
innovation.”

“Harris Corporation is committed to meeting the emerging needs of the
utility industry as market demand increases,” said Erik Arvesen, Vice
President & General Manager of Geospatial Solutions at Harris
Corporation. “Working in partnership with HCL provides a powerful
combination of analytics technology leadership from Harris with HCL’s
proven record of delivering digital technology transformation to the
industry.”

This launch comes as utilities companies are increasing the use of
technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) to improve operations
and productivity. At the same time, the demand for services will
increase, making the rapid deployment of services and network analysis
critical. According to market research firm Million Insights, the global
digital utility market
is estimated to reach US$299.1 Billion by the year 2025.

About Harris Corporation

Harris Corporation is a leading technology innovator, solving customers’
toughest mission-critical challenges by providing solutions that
connect, inform and protect. Harris supports government and commercial
customers in more than 100 countries and has approximately $6 billion in
annual revenue. The company is organized into three business segments:
Communication Systems, Electronic Systems, and Space and Intelligence
Systems. Learn more at www.harris.com.

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